INNIT in Palyong-dong, Changwon | Choosing an academy that fits your child: Part 1
English translation of the Korean original, reviewed before publication.
Hello. This is INNIT English and Math Academy.
Today, I'd like to talk about something many parents have probably considered when choosing an academy.
"What kind of academy is right for my child?"
Would a well-known franchise be best? A small tutoring centre that pays close attention to each student? Or should you focus on finding the right fit, whatever its size?
Before opening INNIT, both directors
gained hands-on experience at large, medium-sized and small academies, franchises and independent schools in Sajik, Haeundae, Dongnae and Hwamyeong in Busan. What we saw and learned led us to open an independent academy.
Today, we want to offer a practical perspective, both as experienced teachers and from the viewpoint of parents choosing an academy, rather than simply telling you that ours is good.
⚠️ Have you ever wondered:
'Is my child's current academy still the right choice?'
'Should I look for another academy?'
If so, we hope this article gives you another way to think about your criteria, and why an academy that many parents choose may not be the one that best suits your child.
With that in mind, we hope this can be a turning point. Let us begin.
Famous academies, long-established ones, schools with many students, small academies where children work at their own pace, franchises everyone recognises... the list goes on.
'Everyone seems to send their children there...'
Parents' concerns
But is it really?
Is an academy that many children attend
necessarily a good academy for your child?
⚠️ What matters is
<< how well it fits your child >>
rather than simply << how many children attend >>.
Your child is not an 'average student'. Every individual has a different starting point.
☑️ Some children understand the concepts well
but struggle to work through a problem to the end.
☑️ Some children have decent grades
but have not yet developed steady study habits.
☑️ Some children find it difficult to ask questions
and may move on without understanding something.
☑️ Others may learn a little more slowly,
but with enough explanation and repetition,
they can show remarkable growth.
An academy's size or brand cannot tell you how it will respond to these individual differences.
Ultimately, what matters is how well it understands your child.
📢 At INNIT, the student comes before the brand.
INNIT is not a large franchise or an academy where many students move through lessons together. We want to make that one of our strengths.
When a student joins us,
'They are in this grade, so they belong on this course'
is not the end of the discussion. We ask:
✅ What do they already know?
✅ What do they find difficult?
✅ Where do they keep making mistakes?
✅ What habits do they have when studying?
And above all,
How can this child learn better?
We want to be an academy that thinks carefully about that question.
That is what INNIT aims to be.
That is why we place importance on assessment from the beginning. We first identify their current level and the areas where they need help, rather than making every child start from the same point.
Even when children study the same subjects, English and mathematics, their needs differ.
✔️ Some need to revisit the concepts.
✔️ Some need to develop problem-solving skills.
✔️ Some need to begin by building study habits.
At INNIT,
'What should we teach?'
and 'What does this child need right now?'
matter equally.
❕ What if homework has not been done?
We think the response to this also distinguishes one academy from another.
Simply reporting, 'The homework wasn't done,'
is different from
finding out why it wasn't completed
and helping the student plan what to do next time.
That difference matters.
For students doing well, it may mean more challenging assignments.
For those finding things difficult, assignments matched to their current level.
For those still developing study habits, a way to keep working consistently.
Supporting students means more than checking whether tasks are done. It means giving them the support they need to keep learning.
❕ What if grades fall?
'This exam didn't go well'
is not the end of the conversation. We look at:
why the answers were wrong,
whether the concepts were unclear,
whether there were mistakes in reading the questions,
whether time management was difficult,
or whether everyday study habits or the amount of practice played a part.
Understanding the cause is the first step towards changing the next result.
Before focusing on raising grades, we first need to understand why they rise or fall.
What we want to create at INNIT
is more than an academy that everyone else attends.
We want to be a dependable academy that pays close attention to each student and can talk openly about what they need.
✔️ Understanding each student properly matters more than accepting large numbers of students.
✔️ Moving on after understanding matters more than rushing through a fixed lesson plan.
✔️ Developing the ability to study independently matters more than simply tracking grades.
That is how INNIT sees the role of an academy.
When choosing an academy
it is natural to consider where other parents send their children.
But we hope you will also ask:
"At which academy can my child grow best?"
Beyond a famous name
or a popular choice,
look for a place that understands your child and can provide what they need.
That can be a good choice too. Thank you for taking the time to read this.
